In the summer of 1864, less than three years before Canada became a country, a government steamship laden with politicians and Champagne set off from Quebec City on an unusual mission. The destination was Charlottetown — a voyage that 150 years ago took four days. Aboard the SS Queen Victoria was a contingent of cabinet ministers from the Province of Canada. The delegation was led by three men: Reform Leader George Brown, Liberal-Conservative Leader John A. Macdonald and George-Etienne Cartier, leader of the Parti Bleu.
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